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  • Peshawar High Court reserves decision on ECP’s petition

    Peshawar High Court reserves decision on ECP’s petition

    The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has reserved its decision on the petition of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that contested the ruling of its single bench regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) electoral ‘bat’ symbol and intra-party elections.

    The ECP submitted a review petition in PHC against its December 26 verdict, that suspended the ECP’s order and restored the party’s ‘bat’ symbol until a final decision on the matter.

    ECP, through its order, deemed the intra-party polls of the PTI as “illegal” and revoked its authorization to use the ‘bat’ symbol.

    In response to this decision, the erstwhile ruling party appealed to the Peshawar High Court, requesting the reinstatement of its party symbol in anticipation of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8.

  • Hina Altaf’s solo birthday minus Agha Ali sparks separation rumors

    Hina Altaf’s solo birthday minus Agha Ali sparks separation rumors

    Pakistani actress and host Hina Altaf celebrated her 32nd birthday, posting photos on Instagram of herself cutting the cake solo, raising eyebrows as her husband, actor and singer Agha Ali, was noticeably absent.

    Hina thanked her fans in her Instagram stories and re-shared the stories of those who wished her a happy birthday.

    Fans were quick to notice that no mention was made of Agha Ali in the posts.

    Hina Altaf had also shared a post about the beginning of the new year, once again alone.

    The posts have fueled rumors about a breakup with Agha Ali.

    The couple have not been seen together on social media since the past few months, fueling speculation that the two are no longer together.

  • Imam and Shaheen out, Saim in for Sydney Test

    Imam and Shaheen out, Saim in for Sydney Test

    Pakistan has announced their squad for the third and last Test match of the series against Australia.

    Imam ul Haq has been dropped in the Sydney Test while opener Saim Ayub will make his Test debut in his place.

    Ace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has not been made a part of the playing XI for the Test. He is to rest to reduce the workload.

    Captain Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, and Aamir Jamal have been included in the playing XI for the Sydney Test.

    The host team has a decisive advantage of 2-0 in the three Test series.

  • Players who said goodbye to cricket in 2023

    Players who said goodbye to cricket in 2023

    As a new year dawns on us, we bid farewell not only to 2023 but also star cricketers who retired from at least one or all formats of international cricket. The list includes many stars of the game and World Cup winners.

    Imad Wasim

    The all-rounder of the Pakistan cricket team, Imad Wasim, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in 2023. However, now his fans will see him playing for Islamabad United in season 9 of the Pakistan Super League.

    Asad Shafaq

    Asad Shafiq, the famous batsman of the Pakistan cricket team, and also said goodbye to all formats of cricket in 2023. In December, under his leadership, Karachi Whites won the National T20 crown by defeating Abbottabad.

    Wahab Riaz

    Wahab Raz, the frontline bowler of the Pakistan cricket team, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in August 2023. T20, and now he is serving as the caretaker sports minister of Punjab along with the chief selector of the national team.

    Stuart Broad

    A big name in the world of cricket is England’s veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad, who will never be seen again in international cricket. The 37-year-old Stuart Broad, the right-arm speedster who has taken more than 600 Test wickets, had earlier announced that the Ashes 2023 is going to be his international series. While Broad retired from international cricket at the age of 37, he also formed a fast-bowling partnership with James Anderson.

    Quinton de Kock

    Another star international cricketer at number five who will now be seen only in T20Is is Quinton de Kock. The South African wicketkeeper-batsman shocked the cricket world when he announced his retirement from ODI cricket at the age of 30. While he had earlier said goodbye to Test cricket, his decision to quit Test cricket at the highest level despite being in good form was clearly surprising. He scored a total of 594 runs in his last international cricket at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 but still chose to retire from cricket. De Kock retired after 155 ODIs in which he scored 6770 runs.

    Sunil Narine

    West Indies cricket star all-rounder Sunil Narine also announced his retirement from international cricket in 2023. Narine played 6 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 51 T20Is in international cricket but left an indelible mark, especially in limited-overs cricket. However, he would continue to show his performances in leagues around the world including the IPL, playing a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) winning the league in 2012 and 2014. His T20 World Cup title in 2012, was his first world title since the 1979 World Cup.

    Meg Lanning

    Australian women’s cricketer Meg Lanning also said goodbye to international cricket in 2023. She won seven World Cup titles (two ICC Women’s World Cups, five ICC Women’s T20 World Cups) during a career spanning 241. He retired with over 8,000 international runs to his credit in these matches and established himself as a formidable leader in white-ball cricket.

    Alex Hales

    Alex Hales, also announced his retirement from international cricket last year. Hales’ last memorable innings on the international stage came against India in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022, where he scored an unbeaten 86 off 47 balls to take the team to the final, which they later won. It may be recalled that Hales missed out on being a part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning squad after failing a drug test and losing the confidence of captain Eoin Morgan, who dropped him from the squad. Hales retired after playing 11 Tests, 70 ODIs and 75 T20Is.

    Joginder Sharma

    Joginder Sharma, the fastest bowler who played an important role in leading India to the 2007 ICCT Twenty World Cup title at number nine, has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in the year 2023. Joginder gave India a historic victory in the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan by bowling brilliantly in the last over. He played 4 ODIs and 4 T20 matches in his international cricket career.

    Murali Vijay

    Murali Vijay, said goodbye to cricket this year. Murali Vijay played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs, and 9 T20 Internationals for India. He announced his retirement on January 30, 2023. Right-handed batsman Murali Vijay last played for India in 2018.

    Gurkeerat Singh Mann

    India’s number 11 all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann has announced his retirement from international and Indian cricket in November 2023. 33-year-old Gurkeerat Singh Mann has played 3 ODIs for India. He last played for India in 2016.

    David Willey

    On the twelfth place is the all-rounder of the English cricket team, Davidoly, who said goodbye to the world of cricket in 2023. He played 73 ODIs and 43 T20 matches in his career from 2015 to 2023, but now David Wiley is in the seventh season of the Pakistan Super League. Will represent Multan Sultans.

  • Australian Prime Minister hosts feast for Pakistan team

    Australian Prime Minister hosts feast for Pakistan team

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese organized a feast in honor of Pakistan and Australia’s cricket teams.

    The Pakistan cricket team is in Sydney to play the third and final Test match of the series against Australia, where the Australian Prime Minister held a reception in honor of both teams on Monday.

    Along with Pakistani players, the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Board Zaka Ashraf, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Salman Naseer also attended the event.

    Australian players and board officials were also present. Zaka Ashraf met former test fast bowler Glenn McGrath and posed for pictures.

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “I hope that the Pakistan team will play good cricket in Sydney as well as in Melbourne”

    On the other hand, Pakistan captain Shan Masood said, “Players play the role of ambassador of the country”.

    Pakistan has started preparations for the third Test of the series against Australia, with players taking part in physical training at the Sydney Cricket Ground, practicing batting and bowling in net sessions.

    The final Test match of the series between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Sydney from January 3, with the Kangaroos having a decisive 2-0 lead in the series.

  • The curious case of PTI’s missing lawyer

    The curious case of PTI’s missing lawyer

    A lawyer representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) failed to appear before the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday in a case related to providing a level playing field in the upcoming elections.

    The PTI lawyer had been scheduled to appear before Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa. The Chief Justice had instructed the PTI lawyer to appear at 11 am after a recess.

    After the recess, the PTI lawyer did not appear in court, and proceedings were initiated by the Supreme Court Bench once the cases were complete.

    Journalists criticized the lawyer’s absence, stating that the advocate held a press talk but didn’t focus on the case.

    PTI’s lawyer, Shoaib Shaheen, stated that his team had a meeting with the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

    He further mentioned that the Registrar had assured them that the application would be scheduled for a hearing either today or tomorrow, expressing confidence that their application will be heard. He also said that PTI’s legal team is doing their best.

    In another electoral development, a written decision has been issued rejecting the nomination papers of former PTI Chairman Imran Khan for NA-122 and NA-89 constituencies in Lahore.

    Imran Khan’s lawyer, Rai Muhammad Ali, described in detail that he was unable to meet Imran Khan for the signing of nomination papers.

    He further stated that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) changed the constituency of people at the last moment which led to the rejection of nomination papers.

    According to the decision, Imran Khan has been sentenced to five years for ethical misconduct, and he has been declared ineligible under Article 63 of the Constitution.

    The decision clarified that Imran Khan has not been disqualified or declared defunct; rather, he has been declared ineligible under Article 63, and the complainant’s objections are legal.

    It’s noteworthy that Mian Nasir Ahmad, a former PML-N MPA, had raised objections to Imran Khan’s nomination papers. After a three-year legal battle, the Election Commission decided to declare Imran Khan ineligible for five years.

    Imran Khan now has the option to file an appeal in the High Court. Appeals in the High Court Tribunal will be accepted from January 1 to January 3, and the Election Tribunal will begin hearings from January 3. The Election Tribunal will make decisions on all appeals by January 10.

    As the legal proceedings unfold, with 3345 candidates screened during the scrutiny process, the election process for the third phase of general elections 2024 is well underway. The Supreme Court and Election Tribunal will play pivotal roles in ensuring fair and transparent elections in the country.

  • Gujrat girl kills sister over TikTok video

    Gujrat girl kills sister over TikTok video

    An 18-year-old girl has allegedly shot dead her younger sister, 14, after an argument over a TikTok video at village Kariala in the Sara-i-Alamgir Saddar police area, reports Dawn.


    Reports said Maria Afzal opened fire at her younger sister Saba Afzal after both quarreled while making a TikTok video at home.


    Police reached the scene and shifted the body to the Civil Hospital where doctors conducted the autopsy before handing back the body to the family. The deceased was laid to rest in the local graveyard.


    Police said they have collected the evidence from the scene and launched an investigation.


    A murder case has been registered against Maria on the report of Nabeel Afzal, the brother of both the sisters. The suspect has not been arrested yet.

  • Imran Khan kitnay ameer hain?

    Imran Khan kitnay ameer hain?

    It’s that time of the electoral season when we find out just how rich are the people who rule us.

    Financial details in nomination papers reveal a noteworthy surge in the assets of former Prime Minister and founding Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, a rise of a whopping Rs277 million over the past five years.

    According to the documents, Imran Khan’s assets, which were valued at Rs38.694 million in 2018, have now exceeded Rs315.95 million as per the nomination papers submitted for the upcoming elections in 2023.

    Imran Khan has made public the possession of a seven kanal eight marla house in Zaman Park, Lahore, with an associated construction expenditure of more than Rs48.6 million.

    At the same time, the PTI founder also owns another piece of land in Islamabad, much smaller in size though – six kanals and 16 marlas- with a stated market value of over Rs 5 million.

    Additionally, he has disclosed ownership of a 300-kanal land in Bani Gala received as a gift.

    Notably, the former PTI chairman does not own any vehicles, as indicated in his documents.

    Other assets in Islamabad include a Rs120m shop and a two-bed apartment which has been priced at Rs34m.

    According to the documents, the items bought from Toshakhana – the infamous pieces that resulted in a case and disqualification – are valued at over Rs11.8m.

    On the other hand, the PTI founding chairman says his wife – Bushra Bibi – is the owner of 698 kanal in Deepalpur and Pakpattan besides another three-kanal house located at Banigala.

    The financial trajectory showcases a substantial increase in Imran Khan’s wealth.

    He mentioned the value of his assets at Rs38.694m in the 2018 general elections’ nomination papers, which has now reached Rs315.95m, representing a massive jump, out which over Rs60m are in cash deposited with different banks of Islamabad.

    In 2021, he declared assets valued at over Rs141 million to the Federal Board of Revenue, which further rose to over Rs320 million in 2022.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) certificate attached to his nomination papers for the upcoming elections in 2023 verifies that the current value of Imran Khan’s assets is over Rs315.9 million.

    This revelation holds significance as Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister, gears up to contest the upcoming elections. The submitted details to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) depict a considerable financial evolution over the specified five-year period.

  • Supreme Court to finalise lifetime disqualification case on Thursday

    Supreme Court to finalise lifetime disqualification case on Thursday

    Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, has announced that the Supreme Court (SC) aims to finalise the proceedings on the lifetime disqualification case by January 4 (Thursday). This significant decision will determine whether the Election Act 2017 amendment aligns with Article 62(1)(F) and establishes whether lawmakers’ disqualification from contesting polls should be lifelong or limited to five years.

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) addressed the matter of lifetime disqualification of lawmakers today.

    A seven-member larger bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, and comprising of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and Justice Musarrat Hilali.

    During the hearing of a case submitted by former PML-N provincial member Sardar Meer Badshah Khan Qaisrani last month, the top court noted discrepancies over the length of disqualification in the Election Act, 2017 and a Supreme Court ruling.

    The apex court noted that there is a contradiction regarding the duration of disqualification in the Election Act, 2017 and a SC verdict.

    In 2007, Meer Badshah Qaisrani filed a petition against his lifetime disqualification over a fake degree.

  • No surveys; PEMRA to take action against media channels violating ECP’s Code of Conduct

    No surveys; PEMRA to take action against media channels violating ECP’s Code of Conduct

    The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially communicated with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), seeking strict action against media channels found violating the established code of conduct for the upcoming February 8 polls.

    The letter explicitly points out the airing of voting surveys by certain media channels. This practice, as per the ECP’s Code of Conduct for National Media, is prohibited under Clause 12.

    According to Clause 12, individuals working in print, electronic, and social media are prohibited from obstructing the election process and are required to display accreditation cards provided by the Election Commission.

    The ECP emphasized that both print and social media should refrain from conducting polls and surveys at polling stations or constituencies. The electoral watchdog stated that such activities have the potential to influence voters’ free choice and may disrupt the electoral process.

    The letter stated, “Given the seriousness of this issue, I am directed to state that PEMRA shall take prompt and appropriate action against the electronic media channels in strict alignment with Clause 12 of the Code of Conduct for National Media. A compliance report in this regard be also shared with this office as soon as possible for placing it before the Election Commission.”

    The ECP’s comprehensive 18-point code of conduct for media during elections includes provisions preventing the dissemination of content that reflects opinions prejudicial to the sovereignty, uprightness, or security of Pakistan. It also prohibits statements that could harm national solidarity or create a law and order situation.

    The regulatory framework extends to personal attacks on candidates or political parties in media content, mandating that any allegations should include comments from both sides. Monitoring responsibilities are delegated to Pemra, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Press Information Department, and the Cyber Wing and Digital Media Wing of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

    The ECP further emphasized that these authorities are accountable for monitoring political parties’ and candidates’ coverage during election campaigns through electronic channels, print, and social media. Details of payments made by political parties and candidates must be submitted within 10 days after the poll day.

    The Election Commission of Pakistan warns that, in case of any violation of this Code of Conduct, it reserves the right to withdraw accreditation from individual journalists or media organizations. The authority to determine violations also rests with the electoral body. The media is also prohibited from airing unofficial results of a polling station until one hour after the close of the poll during the polling process coverage.